The STEM Academy at Bartlett

625 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The STEM Academy at Bartlett is a specialized public middle school located in Savannah, Georgia, operating as a dedicated magnet program within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that centers on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. By integrating these subjects across all disciplines, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and innovation, preparing students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for its hands-on learning environment, which frequently includes project-based assignments, collaborative labs, and partnerships with local industry leaders. The STEM Academy serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a culture of exploration and academic excellence. By providing students with early exposure to engineering principles and advanced technical concepts, the school seeks to inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, and technical professionals while maintaining a supportive middle school community.

625

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The STEM Academy at Bartlett
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	73
Black	294
Asian	33
Two or More	45

Black
294 (47.0%)
White
180 (28.8%)
Hispanic
73 (11.7%)
Two or More
45 (7.2%)
Asian
33 (5.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Savannah-Chatham County
Phone:	(912)395-3500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 209

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 210